A comprehensive, multidisciplinary text providing the most up-to-date evidence in the field of perioperative care for the orthopedic patient, written by experts at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery A concise reference source for orthopedic surgeons, with chapters covering preoperative considerations, anesthesiologic management, specific... more...

Focused on the build-up of a safe and effective practice for mortality reduction Covers a wide range of topics related to medical specialties such as surgery, cardiology, anesthesiology, and intensive care Includes helpful ?How to? sections and key points related to specific devices, surgical procedures, or drug administering more...

The Handbook of Perioperative Pain Management is an up-to-date evidence-based guide to the effective management of perioperative pain even in the most challenging situations. It provides readers with an understanding of the physiology, pharmacology and psychology of acute pain together with guidelines for best practice. Examples of assessment documentation... more...

As Professor Owen H Wangensteen, one of the greatest academic surgeons of the 20th century, said: You are a true surgeon from the moment you are able to deal with your complications. Prompt and accurate diagnosis, as well as effective treatment, of surgical complications is one of the most important elements of surgical practice. This is... more...

Complications following surgical procedures are not only associated with significant morbidity and mortality, but also add immensely to the psychological burden of the patient and are disappointing for the surgical team. Recent research has led to a greater understanding of the response to surgery and anaesthesia, and great advances have been made... more...

Millions of procedures, surgical and non-surgical, are performed around the world each year. Management of perioperative pain is of great importance to patients, and a critical management issue for physicians and other health professionals who provide perioperative care. Healthcare facilities and national accrediting organizations have established... more...